Traveling Crane Operator — Hoisting, Rigging & Safety

Central Arizona Project; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 63,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Medical, Dental and Vision

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Short-term disability

Paid training & tuition reimbursement

9 paid holidays

Wellness programs

No benefits waiting period

Significant training and development

Job summary

Central Arizona Project is seeking an experienced Crane Operator to support operation and maintenance across CAP structures and facilities. You will operate lattice, hydraulic, crawler, and overhead cranes, ensuring safe lifts and adherence to load plans.

Travel up to 70% is required, with overnight stays as needed. A CDL Class A and NCCCO certification are required, along with a federally registered crane apprenticeship and formal training.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; federally registered operating Engineer and Crane Apprenticeship completed.
• 3 years of experience with hoisting equipment (various crane types).
• Or 7 years of experience with hoisting equipment.
• Must read and interpret manuals, specs and load charts; read lift plans.

Responsibilities

• Operates all CAP hoisting equipment to support operation and maintenance of CAP structures and facilities.
• Safely hoists and manipulates loads near capacity; monitors load hookups and controls crane speed/direction.
• Maintains hoisting equipment and supports other departments; transports heavy equipment as needed.
• Uses CMMS and other software to document maintenance logs, lift plans, and equipment condition.
• Performs a variety of manual labor and site housekeeping for CAP Pump Plants and related facilities.

Skills

Crane operation

Rigging

Load chart interpretation

CMMS usage

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Crane Apprenticeship

Federally registered operating Engineer

NCCCO certification

Tools

CMMS software

Manuals & drawings interpretation

Job description

Central Arizona Project is seeking an experienced Crane Operator to support operation and maintenance across CAP structures and facilities. You will operate lattice, hydraulic, crawler, and overhead cranes, ensuring safe lifts and adherence to load plans.

Travel up to 70% is required, with overnight stays as needed. A CDL Class A and NCCCO certification are required, along with a federally registered crane apprenticeship and formal training.